Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, Episode 3: “People of Earth”

Synopsis: After the reunion of Commander Burnham and Discovery, the crew heads for Earth. This episode can also be seen as illustrations of what Carl (C. G.) Jung called projection, when an individual projects bits of their own unconscious material onto another. In “People of Earth,” Discovery heads to Earth, looking for answers as to… Continue reading Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, Episode 3: “People of Earth”

Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, Episode 2: “Far from Home”

Synopsis: Discovery arrives in the future and crash lands on a planet. This episode can also be seen as illustrations of what James Hillman called the acorn theory, that just as an acorn has everything it needs inside it to become an oak tree, we all have inner daimons that have all the information we… Continue reading Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, Episode 2: “Far from Home”

Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 10: “No Small Parts”

Synopsis: Ensign Mariner’s relationship to Captain Freeman is revealed and Cerritos is confronted by very powerful Pakled vessels. This episode can be seen as an illustration of what it can happen when the conscious ego acknowledges bits of unconscious material into itself and what can happen when the bits of unconscious material are ignored. In… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 10: “No Small Parts”

Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 9: “Crisis Point”

Synopsis: Ensign Mariner commandeers Ensign Boimler’s holodeck program to create a movie starring the Cerritos crew . This episode can be seen as an illustration of what it can feel like when the conscious ego acknowledges bits of unconscious material into itself. In “Crisis Point,” Ensign Beckett Mariner, disobeys the Prime Directive and Captain Carol… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 9: “Crisis Point”

Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 5: “Cupid’s Errant Arrow”

Synopsis: Ensign Marriot tries to save Ensign Boimler from a woman she feels is dangerous to him while Ensigns Rutherford and Tendi become enamored of the technology aboard a more advanced starship. This episode can be seen an illustration of Carl (C. G.) Jung called projection. In “Cupid’s Errant Arrow” the crew of the U.S.S.… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 5: “Cupid’s Errant Arrow”

Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 4: “Moist Vessel”

Synopsis: When Ensign Marriot disrespects Captain Freeman, Freeman tries different ways to deal with the situation. This episode can be seen an illustration of Carl (C. G.) Jung called inflation, which is when the conscious ego identified too closely or too long with the god-like power of an archetype. “Moist Vessel” begins with Captain Carol… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 4: “Moist Vessel”

Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 2: “Envoys”

Synopsis: Ensigns Boimler and Mariner are sent on an away mission, while on the U.S.S. Cerritos, Ensign Rutherford explores different assignments. This episode can be seen an illustration of James Hillman’s acorn theory. In “Envoys” Ensign Brad Boimler is excited about his new assignment, to escort Klingon General K’orin to a peace accord on Tulgana… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 2: “Envoys”

Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 1: “Second Contact”

Synopsis: Ensign Tendi arrives for her first day on the U.S.S. Cerritos and learns about the dynamics of her crew. This episode can be seen an illustration of what Carl (C. G.) Jung called a complex. “Second Contact” begins with Ensign Brad Boimler in a closet, composing a log entry describing how the U.S.S. Cerritos… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks – Season 1, Episode 1: “Second Contact”

Star Trek: Picard – Season 1, Episodes 9 and 10: “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part I and Part II”

Synopsis: The crew of the La Sirena arrive at Coppelius, with the Romulans not far behind them. These episodes can be seen as additional illustrations of how the psyche is made more whole when the conscious ego acknowledges and integrates bits of unconscious material into itself. In “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part I” the La… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard – Season 1, Episodes 9 and 10: “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part I and Part II”

Star Trek: Picard – Season 1, Episode 8: “Broken Pieces”

Synopsis: Retired Admiral Picard and Dr. Asha arrive on the La Sirena. This episode can be seen as an illustration of how the psyche is made more whole when the conscious ego acknowledges and integrates bits of unconscious material into itself. “Broken Pieces” begins with a flashback to a meeting of the Zhat Vash who… Continue reading Star Trek: Picard – Season 1, Episode 8: “Broken Pieces”